This is Top 32 players in the 2026 Midseason Rankings 1. GAVIN MCKENNA, LW (Penn State University/NCAA) Many still feel like Gavin McKenna is still the best prospect in the draft because nobody has his natural skill, even he’s not blowing doors off the NCAA, he’s still playing at more than a point per gameContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT MIDSEASON RANKINGS”
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2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES LARS STEINER
Right Wing5’10/175RightRouyn-Noranda Huskies/QMJHL Related: Adam Novotny Steiner is a Swiss‑developed, North America‑polished winger, that has become increasingly valuable as Switzerland continues producing high‑IQ, high‑pace forwards. A “High‑motor playmaking winger with transition pop and early production indicators.” He’s not a pure sniper. He’s not a pure finesse guy. He’s a pace‑driver with a playmaker’s brain andContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES LARS STEINER”
TOP 2026 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS AT THE WORLD JUNIORS
NHL prospects, current and future, will showcase their talents at the 2026 World Juniors, which begin on December 26 in Minnesota. This event is a treat to watch every single year, and hockey fans get a firsthand glimpse into the world’s best younger players. In this blog, I will focus on the top prospects inContinue reading “TOP 2026 NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS AT THE WORLD JUNIORS”
2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES ILIA MOROZOV
Center6’3/196LeftMiami Univ. (Ohio)/NCAA Related: Adam Novotny Ilia Morozov was born in Moscow, but moved to the U.S. to play for the Tri-City Storm of the USHL, where he had 22 points in 59 games as just a 16 year old in the 2024-25 season. Prior to that, Morozov first played for the 15U Windy CityContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES ILIA MOROZOV”
2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES: ADAM NOVOTONY
Left Wing/Right Wing6’1/198LeftPeterborough Petes/OHL Related: ALBERTS SMITHS Adam Novotný is an 18-year-old Czech hockey forward, widely regarded as one of the top prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft. He currently plays for the Peterborough Petes in the OHL after developing with Mountfield HK in the Czech Extraliga. Novotony burst onto the International scene at theContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES: ADAM NOVOTONY”
2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES: ALBERTS SMITHS
Defense 6’3/205 Jukurit/Liiga Left Related: Viktor Fyodorov Alberts Smits is a 17‑year‑old Latvian defenseman, currently playing for Jukurit in Finland’s Liiga, and is considered a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Smits has a ton of upward momentum and could end up disrupting the draft inside the top six by the time the seasonContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT PROFILES: ALBERTS SMITHS”
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November Edition
Here is an November Edition of the 2026 NHL Draft Rankings; this is the first ranking of the season. Related: October Edition 1. Gavin McKenna, LW, 5’11/170, Penn State (NCAA) McKenna is the face of the 2026 draft class. His production at such a young age is unprecedented in the WHL, and his dominance internationallyContinue reading “2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November Edition”
2026 NHL DRAFT: RUSSIAN PROSPECTS
In this blog, I will be covering the top Russian prospects in the 2026, whom could make an impact in the NHL. Related: Viktor Fyodorov Viktor Fyodorov, C, 5’10/176, Chaika Nizhny Novgorod (MHL) Viktor Fyodorov is a dynamic Russian center eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, known for his speed, playmaking, and offensive instincts. He’sContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT: RUSSIAN PROSPECTS”
2026 NHL DRAFT: EARLY SEASON RISERS
Here are early risers in the 2026 NHL Draft class who are gaining serious momentum thanks to standout early-season performances. These prospects weren’t consensus top picks entering the season, but their play has vaulted them into first-round conversations. 1. Alexander Command (C, 6’1/183, Örebro U-20/ Sweden) Command wasn’t too high on my radar heading intoContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT: EARLY SEASON RISERS”
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: October Edition
Here is an October Edition of the 2026 NHL Draft Rankings; this is the first ranking of the season. 1. Gavin McKenna (LW), 6’0/165, Penn State (NCAA) No surprise, but first on the ranking is Gavin McKenna of Penn State. While it’s too early to forecast what this draft class looks like, we do knowContinue reading “2026 NHL Draft Rankings: October Edition”
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